Morning Connection
Morning Connection
About Morning Connection
Morning Connection is local news, sports, and conversations with special guests from around the community. Listen here for podcasts of previous interviews.
Q & A with Dan
GROWING UP: I'm a local boy, born in Clearfield and grew up there until age 12. My family moved to DuBois, where my teen "growing up" years were spent. Other than four years in Tennessee for my college education, I have lived in the DuBois area all my life.
GETTING INTO RADIO: My radio experience began with sports reports at a college radio station in Chattanooga, TN during the fall of 1984. My local radio career started in the summer of 1985 at WDBA-FM in DuBois, PA.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Host of the "Positive Alternative" music program, Morning Show host, Afternoon Drive host, Program/Music Director, and eventually, General Manager -- all at WDBA-FM, DuBois from 1988-2007.
FUNNY RADIO STORY: While doing live play-by-play for a high school football broadcast, an EMERGENCY bathroom situation became evident. Three minutes remained in the game, but I knew that was going to be two minutes too long to wait. I pointed to my partner who was there to keep stats and give "color analysis," and I quickly departed the broadcast booth. The poor guy was left alone to finish the game and post-game show. It was funny after everything was resolved.
ONE PERSON IN HISTORY YOU'D LIKE TO MEET: Ronald Reagan
THREE DINNER GUESTS: Thomas Sowell, Victor Davis Hanson, John MacArthur
FAVORITE SINGER OR GROUP: Keith Green, Petra, Third Day, Newsboys
FAVORITE TV SHOWS: WKRP in Cincinnati, Last Man Standing, The Office, Duck Dynasty
WORDS TO LIVE BY: "For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?"
FAVORITE FOOD: Steak, Seafood, Pizza
BEVERAGE OF CHOICE: Coke Zero
HOBBIES: Sports card collecting
LIFE GOAL: To be a man of integrity who honors and glorifies God
GREATEST FEAR: Failing or disappointing my family
CHARITY OF CHOICE: Compassion International
Our Episodes
Weekly recap of District 9 baseball and... Read more.
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DuBois Chamber Weekly Update - Jodi August - April 27, 2026
Weekly update with DuBois Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Jodi... Read more.
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Around PAs 75th - State Representative Mike Armanini - April 24, 2026
State Representative Mike Armanini shares information about a recent snub of Northwestern and Northcentral PA in a state travel guide ... proposed temporary tax cuts for PA residents ... the status... Read more.
Recap of District 9 baseball and softball scores from April 15 through April... Read more.
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DuBois Chamber Update - Jodi August - April 20, 2026
The Executive Director of the DuBois Chamber of Commerce provides an update on events coming up in the DuBois business community in the days and weeks... Read more.
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Monday Morning with the Mayor - City of DuBois Mayor Barry Abbott - April 20, 2026
City of DuBois Mayor Barry Abbott shares an update on the hiring process for the next City Manager.... Read more.
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Midweek Chat - Downtown DuBois Inc - April 15, 2026
Downtown DuBois Inc Executive Director, Shirley Dahrouge, shares the latest information about the Spring Cleanup this Saturday, flower pot and banner sponsorship opportunities, and the return of... Read more.
A summary of District 9 baseball and softball games from April 8th through April... Read more.
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Reitz Theater - The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals - April 13, 2026
Kari and Cody fill us in with information about the upcoming Reitz Theater production, The Guy Who Didn't Like... Read more.
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DuBois Dream Update - Albert Varacallo - April 10, 2026
The latest update on the DuBois Dream, provided by Albert Varacallo on the Friday, April 10th, Morning Connection on Connect FM.... Read more.
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Beetlejuice, Jr. - DuBois Central Catholic - April 7, 2026
Four cast members and singers from DuBois Central Catholic's spring musical, Beetlejuice Jr, introduce themselves and share their favorite part of the upcoming production.... Read more.
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Monday Morning with the Mayor - City of DuBois Mayor, Barry Abbott - April 6, 2026
City of DuBois Mayor Barry Abbott reports remotely this week to encourage city residents to provide positive input as the community moves forward. He also shares updates on the search for a new... Read more.
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Midweek Chat - Downtown DuBois Inc - April 1, 2026
featuring Shirley Dahrouge - Executive Director of Downtown DuBois... Read more.
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DuBois Chamber Update - Jodi August - March 30, 2026
The DuBois Lions Club had a successful fundraiser over the weekend, and there are a number of Easter Egg Hunts and Holy Week services coming to the DuBois area this week. Jodi August, Executive... Read more.
A weekly summary of District 9 baseball and softball, and Penn State-DuBois baseball and... Read more.
